Off the Charts! Blu Putnam
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- Business
CME Group Chief Economist Blu Putnam's series Off The Charts! examines the pertinent economic issues of the day in the United States and across the globe. The podcast series provides a deeper dive into complex topics and frames the issues in a way that can lead to a better understanding of the financial and commodities markets.
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Copper's Supply-Side Story
Copper output has been stagnating or declining since 2015, with the pandemic causing mine closures in top producer Chile.
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Treasury Options Skews
Do options skews in Treasuries provide any guidance on market trend? We look into whether extreme downside skews signal a buying opportunity.
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Oil: Are Options Skews Reliable Price Indicators?
Investors in the oil market seem to be more concerned over a market slump than a rally, as reflected in out-of-the-money options skews. Were they right?
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Oil: Are Options Signaling Long-Term Uncertainty?
Oil prices have bounced off their recent lows but the implied volatility in options is indicating uncertainty in the market's direction over the long term.
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Brexit: Classic Case of an Approaching Major Event Risk
Outcome of talks for UK's exit from the European Union under Brexit presents a classic case of event risk that could reach a climax in November.
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Trade War Fallout Reverberates Through Markets, Economy
Large-cap U.S. stocks are much more vulnerable to the fallout from the trade war between the U.S. and China because of their complex global supply chains.